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 Legend has it that, just as the Mexicans were guided by the spirits of the people to the great Tenetchitlan, the Aztecs traveled to the south of their empire and settled between the two volcanoes following the signs disposed by their gods. This place was the island of Ometepe, in the middle of Lake Nicaragua, formerly know as he Lake Cocibolca. The first know settlers included the Nicaro Indians, whose name comes from that of Chief Nicaragua, who lived in the Rivas region. They used the same Aztec calender and wrote their laws, rites, etc. in hieroglyphics in black and red ink on strips of deer hide.
Nicaragua borders Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. To the east lies the Caribbean, and to the west the Pacific. In the north are the Isabella Mountains, while the country's main feature in the southwest is Lake Nicaragua, 148km (92 miles) long and about 55km (34 miles) at its widest.
 The island of Ometepe is the largest of the 310 islands on the lake. These islands have a reputation for great beauty and are one of the country's main tourist attractions. Lake Managua is situated to the northwest. Volcanoes, including the famous Momotombo, protrude from the surrounding lowlands northwest of the lakes. The country's main rivers are the San Juan, the lower reaches of which form the border with Costa Rica, and the Rio Grande.
The Corn Islands (Islas del Maiz) in the Caribbean are two small beautiful
islands fringed with white coral and palms. They are very popular as holiday resorts with both Nicaraguans and tourists. The majority of Nicaragua's population lives and works in the lowland between the Pacific and western shores of Lake Nicaragua, the southwestern shore of Lake Managua and the southwestern sides of the range of volcanoes.
The blend of Spanish and Indian cultures on an exuberant natural environment has produced the most interesting and colorful country in Central America. Colonial cities, volcanic parks, Indian markets, natural wildlife, sunny beaches, friendly people, and much more for you to see when you come and visit this wonderful country!
Adventure
Nicaragua is the ideal destination for everyone wishing to live intense adventures. Besides the opportunity of practicing extreme sports for those desiring to enjoy high doses of adrenaline, it is also possible to carry out activities in a more relaxed environment.
Nicaragua definitely guarantees that those who visit it will return home with unforgettable memories of adventure in a totally safe environment.
In Nicaragua you can enjoy canopying, kayaking, sun and beaches, sport fishing, surfing, sailing excursions, golf, nature walks, diving, trekking and volcano skiing. The list is endless but one thing is for sure, there is never a dull moment once you step off the plane and arrive in Nicaragua. |
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